Dates:
6th April 2008 &
6th May 2008
ANDALUCIAN ASTRONOMY
The Southern Spanish Skies, Myths and Legends and the Origins of the Cosmos. An Astronomy Retreat with Chris Lintott and Pete Lawrence.
Sub Rosa offers an unforgettable astronomy adventure under the skies of southern Spain. Hosted by renowned astronomer Chris Lintott and world-class astrophotographer Pete Lawrence, the week-long Andalucian Astronomy retreat is suitable beginners levels onwards and will unlock some of the secrets of the cosmos and help develop skills necessary to take stunning astro-photographs.
Anyone who has ever gazed up into the night sky far away from the light pollution of the big cities would have looked into a dark, clear realm full of thousands of stars - a realm that becomes even more fascinating and beautiful the more you understand it. The Andalucian Astronomy programme caters for all levels of experience and is designed to be just as much a relaxing break for any non-participating partner. Our beautiful venue - the Hacienda Retreat - is located at an altitude of over 2,000ft overlooking the magnificent Granada Vega. There will be ample time to explore the stunning countryside and surrounding villages and towns or simply to unwind by the pool or in the sauna lodge.
Chris Lintott is one of the world's foremost experts in star formation while Pete Lawrence is one of a handful of astrophotographers who have mastered both Solar System and Deep-Sky photography. Both our hosts regularly appear on BBC TV's "The Sky At Night". Throughout the week there will be daytime discussions on the Origins of the Universe, Myths & Legends of the skies and the Planets in our Solar System while the dedicated solar scope allows detailed daytime study of sun-spots and solar flares. In the evenings, the observing sessions use state-of-the-art professional telescopes that bring the night sky alive like never before and under Pete's guidance you will learn to take amazing space photographs - the perfect souvenir from an amazing week!